Telurips dubius

Telurips dubius is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Peru.

Telurips dubius
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Tortricidae
Genus:
Telurips
Species:
T. dubius
Binomial name
Telurips dubius

The wingspan is 15–17 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is pale brownish with brownish suffusions, veins and strigulation (fine streaks). The markings are brown. The hindwings are dirty cream mixed with pale brownish posteriorly.

Etymology

The species name refers to the doubtful position of this species and is derived from Latin dubius (meaning doubtful).[2]

References
  1. tortricidae.com
  2. Razowski, J. & J. Wojtusiak, 2010: Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from Peru. Acta Zoologica Cracoviensia 53B (1-2): 73-159. doi:10.3409/azc.53b_1-2.73-159. Full article: .


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